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May 24, 2024 10:52 AM

England’s soccer fortunes add sporting drama to UK election

Does British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak risk scoring an own goal by calling an election during the 2024 European Championship soccer tournament in July? Sunak, himself a soccer fan, might be hoping for a boost to his struggling campaign if England do...

May 24, 2024 10:26 AM

USA shock Bangladesh again to take unassailable T20 series lead

Rank cricketing upstarts USA humbled Bangladesh once again, sealing their maiden T20I series victory with a six-run win over the Tigers, at the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Houston. The match turned into a yorker fest, with bails flying everywher...

May 23, 2024 2:19 PM

Soccer-Lookman nets hat-trick as Atalanta stun Leverkusen in Europa League final

Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday to win just the second major trophy in their 117-year history and end the German champions' remarkable unbeaten str...

May 22, 2024 4:45 PM

T20 World Cup: First batch of Indian players to depart for US on May 25

The first batch of Indian cricketers will leave for the United States on May 25 to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup. This group will consist of players not involved in the playoff stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The tournament is ...

May 22, 2024 5:36 PM

Djokovic eager to regain form ahead of French Open defence

World number one Novak Djokovic is hoping to get a few matches under his belt at this week's Geneva Open ahead of his title defence at Roland Garros, after recovering from a freak injury he suffered this month. Djokovic has struggled this season and...

May 22, 2024 12:12 PM

Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after one season in charge

Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday, ending the Argentine's reign at the club after one season despite a late revival in their fortunes. Pochettino joined Chelsea ah...

May 22, 2024 12:08 PM

Yuvraj wants India to avail left-handed variety of Jaiswal and Pant

India should use Yashasvi Jaiswal as skipper Rohit Sharma's opening partner in the T20 World Cup next month and play Rishabh Pant as the preferred wicketkeeper to ensure left-handed variety in their batting lineup, former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh sai...

May 21, 2024 11:29 PM

KKR storm into their 4th IPL final after Starc dismantles the Orange Army

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stormed into their fourth IPL final with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. Mitchell Starc set the tone for KKR with a brilliant performance, claiming three wic...

May 21, 2024 10:51 PM

No trials to be held for selecting wrestlers for Paris Olympics, confirms WFI president

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh confirmed on Tuesday that trials will not be held to select wrestlers for the Paris Olympics 2024. Instead, the athletes who secured the Olympic quota will travel to Paris to represent India ...

May 21, 2024 4:41 PM

Nadal delights fans at French Open training session

Rafael Nadal was given a hero’s welcome and greeted by chants of “Rafa” as he made his way onto Court Philippe Chatrier for a training session on Monday (May 20) as he prepares to compete in the French Open. Nadal has won the Grand Slam title ...

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